Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Rainfall"
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Analysing the implications of rainfall variability on food security: a case study on small holder farmers in Ntungamo District South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In many developing countries, rural livelihoods -agriculture is important for poverty alleviation and food security (Funge‐Smith & Bennett, 2019). However, as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, ... -
Analysing the relationship between wind patterns and rainfall received in Kampala district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study analyses effects of wind on the rainfall received within the spatial areas of Kampala. The wind speed in and rainfall received in Kampala does not vary too much and therefore the effect of wind in the rainfall ... -
Assessing the impact of rainfall variability on food security in Kapchorwa District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research study aims to investigate the multifaceted impact of rainfall variability on food security. The study spans from 2000 to 2022, encompassing a substantial period to discern patterns and trends in rainfall ... -
Assessing the impacts of rainfall on cholera cases in Kasese district from 2009 to 2015
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Kasese district has been a hotspot cholera in Uganda over the past years and outbreaks were ... -
Assessing the impacts of seasonal variation in rainfall on the state of street vending business and environmental health welfare in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research was about assessing the impacts of seasonal variation in rainfall on the state of street vending business and environmental health welfare, where the study focused on three dimensions of ; investigating the ... -
Assessing the influence of Rainfall and Temperature Variability on Inland Fisheries Production: Case Study of Kasenyi Fish Landing Site on Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-08-23)This study examined the influence of rainfall and temperature variability on inland fisheries production on Lake Victoria from 2011 to 2021 with Kasenyi Landing Site used as a case study. The objectives were to establish ... -
Assessment of March-May Rainfall Characteristics and Effect on the Stream Flow Of River Kafu in Masindi District Catchment, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06-07)Kafu River catchment is vulnerable to changing climate because it relies heavily on rainfall. The study main objective was to assess the patterns in MAM rainfall and effects on the stream flow of River Kafu in Masindi ... -
Assessment of March-May rainfall characteristics and effect on the stream flow of river Kafu in Masindi district catchment, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Kafu River catchment is vulnerable to changing climate because it relies heavily on rainfall. The study main objective was to assess the patterns in MAM rainfall and effects on the stream flow of River Kafu in Masindi ... -
An assessment of the effect of rainfall on malaria prevalence among pregnant women in Lira city: [a] case study [of] Ober Parish
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Malaria remains a significant public health concern, particularly among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to elucidate the effect of rainfall on malaria prevalence among ... -
The effect of rainfall and temperature variations on honey production in Nakasongola.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-03)Honey production is a very important seasonal activity for developing countries like Uganda especially for low income groups to alleviate them from poverty. The study’s main objective was to determine the relationship ... -
Evaluation of dry spells and rainy days in MAM season over Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Rainfall a form of precipitation is a crucial factor that has consequences on agricultural production especially in the tropics. Rainfall variability can led to extreme weather events such as dry spells, floods and among ... -
Examining spatial and temporal rainfall characteristics of June - August season over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Rainfall particularly in Uganda exhibits great spatial and temporal variability due to complex topography, in land lakes like L. Victoria and seasonal migration of the ITCZ as well as the climate variability and change. ... -
Examining the relationship between Minimum temperatures of January and February and March to May seasonal rainfall over Uganda
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Impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-18)This study is about the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda. The general objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production ... -
Impact of temperature and rainfall on soya bean production in Uganda, a case of Nwoya district in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Optimum rainfall and temperature can have a significantly increase yields of Soya beans. The study was conducted on the impact of temperature and rainfall on soya bean production in Nwoya district Northern Uganda. Rainfall ... -
Influence of Rainfall Characteristics on Landslide Occurrence In Bududa District, Mount Elgon Region
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The communities of Bududa district recurrently experience landslide events during rainy season. The frequency and intensity of these landslides are increasing over the years because of heavy rainfall occurring over a few ... -
Validation of the Persiann-CDR rainfall data over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Precipitation is arguably the meteorological phenomenon that has the greatest impact on human activity. Therefore, having an appropriate approach for rainfall prediction makes it possible to take preventive measures ...